I’m a person first

Down Syndrome Ireland offers support and services to people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland.

I’m a person first

Down Syndrome Ireland offers support and services to people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland.

I am a family member

I am a person with Down syndrome

I am a professional

I am a family member

I am a person with Down syndrome

I am a professional

Our Services and Supports

Down Syndrome Ireland offers information, practical help and support. Most of all, we are a community of people who share the same journey.

Information, research and training

Information, research and training

We work to gather all the latest international research on Down syndrome and disseminate it to parents and professionals in…

Family support

Family support

If you are a parent or guardian of a child or adult with Down syndrome, we are here to help.

Local services and support

Local services and support

Down Syndrome Ireland has 26 branches nationwide. These branches are run almost exclusively by volunteer parents and provide children and…

Find your local branch

Down Syndrome Ireland has 26 branches nationwide. These branches are run almost exclusively by volunteer parents and provide children and adults with Down syndrome and their families with a wide range of vital services and social opportunities.

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Awareness & Lobbying

Lobbying for rights and supports is an important part of what we do. We campaign for the rights of people with Down syndrome and try to ensure that their voices are heard.

Personalised budgets for adults with Down syndrome

We want funding to be on an individual basis, so they can use the support in a way that is meaningful for them.

Increased access to Speech and Language Therapy

Language development is essential. We are campaigning for regular, easy access to Speech and Language Therapy.

Latest From Down Syndrome Ireland

Featured Fundraising Event

HB FUNDAYS

Events / March 15, 2018

Everyone loves a party and everyone loves ice cream! Together with our friends at HB Hazelbrook Farm, we invite you to create some Magical Times by organising your very own HB Fundays Party. This year we have very ambitious plans to raise €350,000 to provide educational tools and support for teachers and parents across Ireland,  ensuring the best education journey for children with Down syndrome. HB Fundays Campaign Ambassador Rachel Allen is pictured at the launch of the campaign with twins Max and Millie Leech from Raheny, Dublin.

Events and Conferences

Camino 4 DSI

Tayto Park 4 DSI

Latest News

DSI reaction to the launch of the Personalised Budgets Taskforce Report on Disability Services

19 Jul 2018

DSI and Celtic FC Foundation officially launch the Ability Counts Ireland programme

16 Jul 2018

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